IRVINE, Calif. – The Titans women's tennis team defeated UC Irvine on Thursday during the quarterfinals of the Big West Championships.
In doubles, Natalie Duffy/YuSeung Suh dropped their match in a close one, 4-6. The Titans were able to tie it up after No.1 doubles Misaki Kobayashi/Eira Tobrand beat their opponents 6-4. The pressure then fell on No. 2 doubles, Jadie Acidera/Camila Garcia who were in a battle against the Anteaters. It was game, set, match after Garcia hit a backhand volley crosscourt to win 7-5.
In singles, No. 4 Natalie Duffy picked up the second win for the Titans after beating her opponent in straight sets, 6-4, 6-0. Juliette Daries took care of business at No. 6 singles by defeating her in a quick 6-0, 6-4. The Titans would close out the match against the Anteaters once Eira Tobrand got the fourth win for the team. Tobrand had a tight first set, 7-5, but cruised through the second set, 6-1, to secure Thursday's win.
This is the third time this season that the Titans have defeated the Anteaters. The post-season win has increased the Titans to a 6-match win streak.
The final score for the Titans was 4-0.
UP NEXT
Titans will head into the semifinals of the Big West Championships on Friday, April 30th to go up against Cal Poly.
RESULTS
Cal State Fullerton 4, UC Irvine 0
SINGLES
- Misaki Kobayashi (CSF) vs. Jessica Tsukij (UCI) 6-3, 6-5 unfinished
- Eira Tobrand (CSF) def. Jenna Schlatte (UCI) 7-5, 6-1
- Jadie Acidera (CSF) vs. Alyssia Fossorier (UCI ) 6-7 (5-7), 5-1 unfinished
- Natalie Duffy (CSF) def. Arianna Tilbury (UCI) 6-4, 6-0
- YuSeung Suh (CSF) vs. Emily Fowler (UCI) 1-6, 5-6 unfinished
- Juliette Daries (CSF) def. Dasee Carter (UCI) 6-0, 6-4
Order of Finish: 4, 6, 2*
*Clinching point
DOUBLES
- Eira Tobrand/Misaki Kobayashi (CSF) def. Jessica Tsukiji /Alyssia Fossorier (UCI) 6-4
- Camila Garcia/Jadie Acidera (CSF) def. Arianna Tilbury and Jenna Schlatte (UCI) 7-5
- Dasee Carter and Emily Fowler (UCI) def. YuSeung Suh/Natalie Duffy(CSF) 6-4
Order of Finish: 3, 1, 2
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